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Coastal Cottage, walk to downtown Beaufo...

BRAND NEW Coastal Cottage in handsome Beaufort, NC. Take in the extraordinary ambiance of this cozy oceanside town. A short walk or bicycle ride from shopping, eateries, the Maritime Museum (Blackbeard history), Old Burying Grounds, and wild horses...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront 4BR with Panoramic Views & Be...

Oceanfront 4BR, 2.5BA home sleeps 8 with 3 Queens, Twin and Double/Twin bunk; linens included with beds made. Savor expansive ocean vistas from huge windows and an open deck with seating and picnic table. Well-equipped kitchen, central air/heat...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Beautiful Oceanfront Duplex - Perfect fo...

Come swim in the emerald green waters off of North Carolina's prettiest beach. 5 bedroom, 3 bath duplex on handsome Emerald Isle. All bedrooms are oceanfront or ocean view. Converted Study (Q) and Cupola (2S) are ideal for families! Central air and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

The aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a top rated attraction for Crystal Coast visitors of all ages. A fascinating destination for kids and adults alike, the sprawling coastal facility, located along the Bogue Sound on Roosevelt Drive, is an...

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

Take a walk on Pine Knoll Shores' wild side with a visit to the pristine, undeveloped Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, an expansive 265 acre nature preserve, conveniently located next to the town's most visited attraction, the North Carolina...